Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
2,903 foundations that gave to recipients in Kentucky, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in KY | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umsizi Fund Largest grant: African Leadership Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Idol Family Foundation Largest grant: Georgetown University | New York, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cowles Charitable Trust Largest grant: Grasp | Staten Island, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Female Founder Collective Inc Largest grant: Yana Abazher | Brooklyn, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation Largest grant: Doylestown Health Foundation | Wantagh, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Weyerhaeuserday Foundation Largest grant: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy | St Paul, MN | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dearie Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Dezart Performs | New York, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William R Gruver Foundation Largest grant: Lee Health Foundation | Sanibel, FL | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Osborne Family Foundation Largest grant: Christ in Youth | Carthage, MO | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Debardeleben Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cherokee Bend Chief PTO | Birmingham, AL | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Foundation Largest grant: Animal Care and Control of New York City Inc | New York, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The James W Perkins Memorial Trust Largest grant: Wm & Mary Marshall Wythe Law Sch | Virginia Beach, VA | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Samuel M Fleming Foundation Largest grant: Miss Porter's School | Nashville, TN | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fischer Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Immokalee Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The California Wellness Foundation Largest grant: California Immigrant Policy Center | Los Angeles, CA | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Garfield Foundation Largest grant: Rockefeller Family Fund | Marion, MA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Slw Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Sailing Angels Foundation | Houston, TX | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lassiter Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Presbyterian College | Atlanta, GA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gary G and Jo Ann White Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Logan Co Charitable & Educ Found | Logan, WV | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hunter-Jelks Fund Largest grant: Angel Charity for Children Inc | Birmingham, AL | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edward R Fisher Charitable Fndn Largest grant: Jewish National Fund | Jefferson, GA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Noah Foundation Largest grant: Becky's Gift Equine Relief | Canterbury, NH | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bellis Foundation Largest grant: Lawrence Bellis Gift Fund a | Troy, MI | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kenneth Rainin Foundation Largest grant: Roxie Theater | Oakland, CA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Birch Island Foundation Largest grant: Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Atlanta, GA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert E & Jenny D Kirkland Foundation Largest grant: Discovery Park of America | Union City, TN | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund | Naperville, IL | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Connelly Foundation Largest grant: Archdiocese of Philadelphia | West Conshohocken, PA | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michael & Mary Jo Hornsby Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Pregnancy Center West | Cincinnati, OH | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William S & Ann Atherton Foundation Largest grant: Classically Formed Inc | Tulsa, OK | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wilson Sheehan Foundation Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | Springfield, OH | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation Largest grant: Midway USA Foundation | Walker, MN | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ella M Coile Foundation (50-16-101-0043800) Largest grant: Medical Aid for Children of Latin America Inc | Lees Summit, MO | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Finch Family Foundation Largest grant: Young Americas Foundation | Pasadena, CA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cornerstone Foundation of America Inc | Columbus, GA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ida and Robert Gordon Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Earthjustice | Wilmington, DE | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Halstead Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Auburn University Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Goshen Hill Foundation Inc-Ima Largest grant: Danny and Rons Rescue | Po Box Pittsbu, PA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Achelis Foundation DBA Steven B Achelis Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Taft Foundation Largest grant: Children's Aid | New York, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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